I was sorry to read your columnist Vanora Leigh say she had little faith in people being motivated to get fit by walking (Thursday September 16).

At Healthwalks we've been working really hard to let people know what a brilliant form of exercise simple walking is.

It's working, too. We've got lots of people who have taken part in our led walks since last November and their fitness and general sense of well-being has dramatically improved.

We also had almost 100 people attend National Walking Day on Sunday in Stanmer Park, so perhaps Vanora should be a bit more optimistic.

If anyone would like a copy of our programme of free led walks contact me at the address below.

-Corinna Edwards-Colledge, co-ordinator, Brighton & Hove Healthwalks, Brighton and Hove City Council, Kings House, Grand Avenue, Hove